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My friend wrote this to me and needs some help...I'm not sure what to tell her so I thought I'd turn to my MDC friends who are so knowledgable in these things!
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Here is her story:
Hi Bobbi, I was hoping you might be able to help me with this! I am tired of the doctors not finding any reason for the menstural problems I have and they are talking about a possible hysterectomy at some point soon to resolve them. We want another child so of course that is not what I want to do and over the years it seems like they would rather take some drastic measure or throw me on some medicine rather than finding a cause. Long story short I have never had normal periods I would bleed for days, months, weeks at a time. I have been on MANY birth controls that make me bleed even more including depo provera. Seven years ago I stopped getting periods all together and have had to go on Clomid 3 times to get pregnant. I have had one miscarriage, 5 polyps removed, and right now I have an unexplained enlarged uterus. I have had a lot of bleeding the past 6 months (with maybe 30 days or so of no bleeding or spotting) and the past 2 months I have been having a lot of pelvic pain, bloating, and now I am having really heavy bleeding (a pad and tampon every 1 1/2 hours or so and large blood clots). I'm sorry for all the info...I know it is way TMI. LOL. But I thought you might need to know more of my history to help me! If you aren't familiar with them, then that's okay but I thought I would ask you since I know you know quite a bit about these kinds of things
Here are some of the herbal/homeopatics she was thinking of trying...and what they help with:
Calcarea carbonica: PMS with fatigue, anxiety, and a feeling of being overwhelmed suggest a need for this remedy. Th
e woman may have problems with water-retention and weight gain, tender breasts, digestive upsets, and headaches. Periods often come too early and last too long, sometimes with a flow of bright red blood. A general feeling of chilliness, with clammy hands and feet, and cravings for sweets and eggs are other indications for Calcarea.
Caulophyllum: This remedy is often helpful to women with a history of irregular periods, difficulty becoming pregnant, or slow childbirth due to weak muscle tone of the uterus. Symptoms include discomfort during periods and a heavy flow of blood or other discharge. Drawing pains may be felt in the pelvic region, thighs, and legs. Stiffness or arthritis, especially in the finger-joints, often is seen when this remedy is needed.
Chamomilla: A woman likely to respond to this remedy is angry, irritable, and hypersensitive to pain. Cramping may come on, or be intensified, because of emotional upset. Flow can be very heavy, and the blood may look dark or clotted. Problems are often worse at night. Heating pads or exposure to wind may aggravate the symptoms, and motion (such as rocking or brisk walking) may help to reduce the tension and discomfort.
Lycopodium: PMS with a craving for sweets and a ravenous appetite (sometimes a bulimic tendency) suggests a need for this remedy. Digestive upsets with abdominal bloating and flatulence are often seen, with the person feeling worst in the late afternoon and evening. Menstrual periods may be delayed, followed by a heavy flow that goes on for extra days. A woman who needs this remedy often wears a worried look and lacks self-confidence-although she may be irritable and bossy to pets and family members. A desire to be alone, but with someone in the other room, is another indication for Lycopodium
Any ideas what this could be before she starts the herbals/homeos?
I'm ANGRY that the (military) hospital is even THINKING of hysterectomy!! I want to help her get healthy, but I"m not very knowledgable...any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!
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Thank you MDC Friends!
My friend wrote this to me and needs some help...I'm not sure what to tell her so I thought I'd turn to my MDC friends who are so knowledgable in these things!
Here is her story:
Hi Bobbi, I was hoping you might be able to help me with this! I am tired of the doctors not finding any reason for the menstural problems I have and they are talking about a possible hysterectomy at some point soon to resolve them. We want another child so of course that is not what I want to do and over the years it seems like they would rather take some drastic measure or throw me on some medicine rather than finding a cause. Long story short I have never had normal periods I would bleed for days, months, weeks at a time. I have been on MANY birth controls that make me bleed even more including depo provera. Seven years ago I stopped getting periods all together and have had to go on Clomid 3 times to get pregnant. I have had one miscarriage, 5 polyps removed, and right now I have an unexplained enlarged uterus. I have had a lot of bleeding the past 6 months (with maybe 30 days or so of no bleeding or spotting) and the past 2 months I have been having a lot of pelvic pain, bloating, and now I am having really heavy bleeding (a pad and tampon every 1 1/2 hours or so and large blood clots). I'm sorry for all the info...I know it is way TMI. LOL. But I thought you might need to know more of my history to help me! If you aren't familiar with them, then that's okay but I thought I would ask you since I know you know quite a bit about these kinds of things
Here are some of the herbal/homeopatics she was thinking of trying...and what they help with:
Calcarea carbonica: PMS with fatigue, anxiety, and a feeling of being overwhelmed suggest a need for this remedy. Th
e woman may have problems with water-retention and weight gain, tender breasts, digestive upsets, and headaches. Periods often come too early and last too long, sometimes with a flow of bright red blood. A general feeling of chilliness, with clammy hands and feet, and cravings for sweets and eggs are other indications for Calcarea.
Caulophyllum: This remedy is often helpful to women with a history of irregular periods, difficulty becoming pregnant, or slow childbirth due to weak muscle tone of the uterus. Symptoms include discomfort during periods and a heavy flow of blood or other discharge. Drawing pains may be felt in the pelvic region, thighs, and legs. Stiffness or arthritis, especially in the finger-joints, often is seen when this remedy is needed.
Chamomilla: A woman likely to respond to this remedy is angry, irritable, and hypersensitive to pain. Cramping may come on, or be intensified, because of emotional upset. Flow can be very heavy, and the blood may look dark or clotted. Problems are often worse at night. Heating pads or exposure to wind may aggravate the symptoms, and motion (such as rocking or brisk walking) may help to reduce the tension and discomfort.
Lycopodium: PMS with a craving for sweets and a ravenous appetite (sometimes a bulimic tendency) suggests a need for this remedy. Digestive upsets with abdominal bloating and flatulence are often seen, with the person feeling worst in the late afternoon and evening. Menstrual periods may be delayed, followed by a heavy flow that goes on for extra days. A woman who needs this remedy often wears a worried look and lacks self-confidence-although she may be irritable and bossy to pets and family members. A desire to be alone, but with someone in the other room, is another indication for Lycopodium
Any ideas what this could be before she starts the herbals/homeos?
I'm ANGRY that the (military) hospital is even THINKING of hysterectomy!! I want to help her get healthy, but I"m not very knowledgable...any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!
Thank you MDC Friends!
